$2,100 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Airport Pick-Up: We’ll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport.
Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel.
Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night’s stay.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
Commence the trek by registering at Umbwe Park Gate, preparing for the upcoming adventure.
Follow the small winding path that leads through the rainforest and alongside the Umbwe river, immersing yourself in the natural surroundings.
Reach the first night’s camp at Umbwe Cave Camp, situated at an altitude of about 2,900m, providing a tranquil setting for the night.
Settle in and rest at Umbwe Cave Camp, preparing for the continuation of the trek in the following days. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
Depart from camp, and shortly after, transition from the forested area as the landscape changes.
Witness the dramatic sight of the sheer wall of the Western Breach, with intermittent appearances and disappearances as afternoon mists roll up the Great Barranco.
Conclude the day’s journey by camping at Barranco Camp, nestled in the awe-inspiring surroundings. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Begin the day with a short yet exhilarating scramble to the summit of the Great Barranco Wall, adding a touch of adventure to the trek.
Traverse over scree terrain, making your way to the Karanga Valley (3930m) situated beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers.
Settle in for the night at the Karanga Campsite, where you’ll rest and rejuvenate amidst the spectacular surroundings.
Reflect on the day’s experiences and prepare for the continued journey as you overnight at Karanga Campsite. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Bid farewell to Karanga Campsite as you make your way to the junction connecting with the Mweka Descent Trail.
Press onward and upward to reach Barafu Hut, marking the completion of the Southern Circuit and providing varied angles for stunning views of the summit.
Arrive at camp, where you can take a well-deserved rest, savor a hearty dinner, and make preparations for the upcoming summit day.
Enjoy the remarkable sight of the two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, clearly visible from the vantage point of Barafu Hut. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Hut
Wake up at 23:30 for tea and biscuits before trekking to the summit between Rebman and Ratzel glaciers.
Head northwest, ascending through challenging scree to Stella Point for a brief rest and a magnificent sunrise.
Continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point on Kilimanjaro. Descend to Mweka Hut via Barafu for lunch.
Trek down to Mweka Camp (3100m) using trekking poles, enjoy a final dinner, and rest after reaching the summit. Your accommodation includes roomy tents (3x3m+), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Depart after breakfast and descend to the Mweka Park Gate.
Receive your summit certificates at the gate. Be prepared for wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations, and consider using gaiters and trekking poles.
Dress comfortably in shorts and t-shirts (keep rain gear and warmer clothing accessible) for the journey back down.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure
Transportation to the airport is included after your last night spent in the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: